The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962Series
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
1962Series
Person
Merv Griffin
Acting
- Born
- July 6, 1925 · San Mateo, California, USA
- Died
- August 12, 2007
Biography
Mervyn Edward "Merv" Griffin, Jr. (July 6, 1925 – August 12, 2007) was an American television host, singer, and media mogul. He began his career as a radio and big band singer who went on to appear in movies and on Broadway. During the 1960s, Griffin hosted his own talk show, The Merv Griffin Show, and created the game shows Jeopardy!, Wheel of Fortune, Click, and Merv Griffin's Crosswords. He is considered an entertainment business magnate.
Known For
The Daily Show
1996Series
The Daily Show
1996Series
Late Show with David Letterman
1993Series
Late Show with David Letterman
1993Series
Saturday Night Live
1975Series
Saturday Night Live
1975Series
CBS News Sunday Morning
1979Series
CBS News Sunday Morning
1979Series
The Merv Griffin Show
1962Series
The Merv Griffin Show
1962Series
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992Series
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
1992Series
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003Series
The Ellen DeGeneres Show
2003Series
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
1976Series
Mary Hartman, Mary Hartman
1976Series
The Golden Girls
1985Series
The Golden Girls
1985Series
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957Series
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
1957Series
Newhart
1982Series
Newhart
1982Series